Prepare against Thomas Wessendorf
FM · DEU · World #8,427 classical · FIDE ID 4604270
Our database contains 436 games by Thomas Wessendorf, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Thomas Wessendorf's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas Wessendorf before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 2,197 | 2,341 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,224 | 2,260 | Jun 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,201 | 2,280 | May 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 436 | 168 | 106 | 162 | 38.5% |
| As White | 222 | 88 | 62 | 72 | 39.6% |
| As Black | 214 | 80 | 44 | 90 | 37.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (222 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 218 | 98.2% | 53.7% |
| d4 | 4 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 53.7% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Wessendorf usually continues Nf3 (47.7% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Wessendorf usually continues d4 (60.5% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Wessendorf usually continues Nf3 (66.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Wessendorf usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Wessendorf usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (86 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 82 | 95.3% | 56.7% |
| g6 | 3 | 3.5% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (80 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 43 | 53.8% | 52.3% |
| Nf6 | 28 | 35.0% | 41.1% |
| c5 | 5 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
Thomas Wessendorf's chess games
All 436 games by Thomas Wessendorf in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Jul 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 168 wins, 106 draws, 162 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 37 | 16/12/9 | 43.2% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 36 | 16/3/17 | 44.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 14 | 4/6/4 | 28.6% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 13 | 5/5/3 | 38.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A42 | Modern Defense | 50 | 21/8/21 | 42.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 29 | 11/6/12 | 37.9% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 19 | 14/2/3 | 73.7% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 14 | 5/6/3 | 35.7% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 1/4/5 | 10.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| B06 | Sicilian: Alapin | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2020 | Christopher Noe | 2,518 | ch-GER Net blitz qual5 | B06 |
| Jan 1986 | Miso Cebalo | 2,515 | Brocco Open | B80 |
| Nov 2002 | Norbert Coenen | 2,425 | Oberliga NRW 0203 II | B01 |
| Mar 1999 | Herman Grooten | 2,405 | BL2-West 9899 | A40 |
| Apr 1999 | Thomas Abel | 2,400 | BL2-West 9899 | A40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2023 | 40 | 13 | 2,024 |
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-A Final | 2020 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,116 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual5 | 2020 | 13 | 7 | 2,229 |
| Dortmund Open | 1987 | 11 | 7 | 2,437 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual4 | 2021 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,929 |
| ch-GER Net Blitz sf | 2021 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,240 |
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-A Vor1 | 2020 | 9 | 6 | 2,033 |
| 6th chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | 2002 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,340 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Wessendorf's chess games?
436 games by Thomas Wessendorf, from Apr 2003 to Jul 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Thomas Wessendorf has played.
What does Thomas Wessendorf play on the first move as White?
Across 222 games with White in our database, Thomas Wessendorf opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Wessendorf answers 1...c5 (95% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games), 1...Nf6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (54% of games), 1...Nf6 (35% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games).
What openings does Thomas Wessendorf play as White?
As White, Thomas Wessendorf's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (37 games, 43.2% win rate); Sicilian (36 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (14 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 222 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Wessendorf play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Wessendorf most often plays: Modern Defense (50 games, 42.0% win rate); Sicilian (29 games, 37.9% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (19 games, 73.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 214 games.
What is Thomas Wessendorf's FIDE rating?
Thomas Wessendorf is currently rated 2,197 in classical chess, 2,224 in rapid and 2,201 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,341 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Thomas Wessendorf played?
Our database contains 436 games by Thomas Wessendorf, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 168 wins, 106 draws, 162 losses (38.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Wessendorf?
436 games by Thomas Wessendorf reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.